Requip
Ropinirole 0.25mg to 2mg, as film-coated and prolonged-release tablets, used in the management of Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Ropinirole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet; Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 0.25 · 0.5 · 1 · 2mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Requip on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease · Restless Legs Syndrome
- Alternative names
- Requip XL
- Therapeutic class
- Dopamine Receptor Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Dopamine Agonist
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; somnolence; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hallucinations; confusional state; peripheral oedema; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet; Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- Modified release formulations allow 24-hour effect
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- antipsychotics; hormone replacement therapy
- Age restrictions
- Not indicated for children.
Contraindications
severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to ropinirole
Precautions and warnings
monitor for impulsive behaviour; avoid abrupt cessation; may cause sudden onset of sleep
Serious side effects
impulse control disorders, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ropinirole 0.25mg to 2mg, as film-coated and prolonged-release tablets, used in the management of Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.
Mechanism of action
Stimulates dopamine receptors in the striatum, which helps to mitigate motor symptoms and involuntary muscle sensations.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Inform your doctor if planning pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Requip contains ropinirole, a common treatment used for the management of Parkinson’s Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. This medication is also sold under the brand name Requip XL. It is supplied as a tablet available in strengths of 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, and 2mg.
Buying Requip online
Generic ropinirole, much of which is manufactured in India, is far more affordable than the original GSK brand and offers better access for expats and those living far from a well-stocked pharmacy. Ordering this treatment online provides a convenient way to maintain a steady supply across the region.
Is Requip the original brand?
Yes, Requip is the originator brand name, made by GSK. Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (ropinirole) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Requip?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Requip comes in 0.25, 0.5, 1 and 2mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Requip sold under other names?
Other brands of ropinirole include Requip XL.
What is Requip used for?
Requip contains ropinirole, used for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. Ropinirole stimulates dopamine receptors in the striatum, which helps to mitigate motor symptoms and involuntary muscle sensations.
How long does Requip take to work?
Ropinirole usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What are the side effects of Requip?
The common side effects of ropinirole are nausea, dizziness, somnolence and fatigue. Less common ones include hallucinations, confusional state, peripheral oedema and dyspepsia. Serious but less common side effects include impulse control disorders and neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Requip interact with?
Ropinirole can interact with antipsychotics and hormone replacement therapy. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Requip.
Can I buy Requip over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand ropinirole is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Requip to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Requip is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with GSK and do not ship the original Requip.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ropinirole) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.